Review: Review: Coloursound Album

I’ve just got back after a 3-hour drive from Llandudno, and easily two of the best gigs I’ve ever been to.   I’m an 18 year old student, so I haven’t been an Alarm/Mike Peters fan for as long as some. I first saw the band when they supported Status Quo a few years ago, and they instantly became my favourite band (they blew the Quo away!).   Friday night’s [read more]

Review of Flesh and Blood (the play and Mike's birthday performance) by Willie Tocher Flesh And Blood' is a play written by Helen Griffin, with a cast of four : Vernon, the Father of the Family (Brian Hibbard known to most as one of the Flying Pickets, who has appeared in many Theatre productions for over 30 years, as well as television credits including Coronation Street, Casualty, Making Out, Denziel [read more]

�Under Attack� really is a credible rock record from a re-energised band, who � to these jaundiced ears � have rarely sounded better. It�s not supposed to happen like this, but it�s difficult not to belatedly embrace The Alarm for sticking this out and pulling off the seemingly impossible by coming back with fire and dignity intact. Respect is due, Mr. Peters. Takes a seasoned pro to bring freshness back [read more]